A brief bout of physical exercise can create "ripples" of activity in your brain that help you store and retrieve memories.

But new research suggests that ramping up your fitness routine can spark a larger release of brain-boosting proteins. There ...

Research into mice from UT Southwestern and other institutions shows brain cells help the body run farther and faster.

From sharper thinking to a healthier heart, experts reveal why regular movement is essential for both body and mind.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a neurobiologist trained in brain physiology, a fitness enthusiast and a mom, I spend hours at the local pool during the summer ...

So, if you’re already physically active, you can still see the BDNF-boosting benefits of working out. “While our body already ...

Increasing our level of physical fitness leads to a bigger release of brain-boosting proteins following one session of exercise, a new study led by a UCL researcher has found. The study, published in ...

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It may take as little as 10 minutes of exercise to trigger brain activity linked to memory, according to new research.

One of the brain’s biggest benefits from exercise – the birth of new neurons – may not even require any movement. Instead, the beneficial “packages” circulating in the blood after working out can be ...

Even more reason to schedule that early-morning workout ...

It’s no secret that aerobic exercise can help stave off some of the ravages of aging. But a growing body of research suggests that swimming might provide a unique boost to brain health. Regular ...